Mara Venier to Host Sanremo 2026 Special on Domenica In

As per solid television tradition, the day after the final performance, the Ariston Theater transforms into the famous living room of “the aunt of Italy.” Today, Sunday, March 1st, Mara Venier hosts the usual special episode of Domenica In, entirely dedicated to the story, the budget, and the inevitable controversies of the Sanremo Music Festival 2026.

Hours and Guests

The television marathon will be broadcast live on Rai 1 and Rai Italia starting from 2:00 pm and will accompany viewers continuously until 8:00 pm. During the six hours of broadcast, Mara Venier will welcome the singers for interviews on future projects and for discussions with the press. The debate will be animated by a large audience of journalists, critics, and well-known TV faces.

Among the guests announced in the studio are journalist and co-host of the last evening, Giorgia Cardinaletti, style and choreography experts Enzo Miccio and Luca Tommassini, and the historic signatures Marino Bartoletti and Pino Strabioli.

Sanremo 2026 Coverage

Domenica In – Speciale Sanremo will feature all 30 singers who competed in the 76th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, hosted by Carlo Conti as reported by La Milano.

Tommaso Cerno and Enzo Miccio will join Mara Venier as commentators, alongside journalists accredited to the Festival. La Milano notes the episode will air from 2:00 PM to 7:55 PM, providing coverage for Tg1.

Domenica In Updates

While the season of Domenica In concluded on May 18, 2025, a ‘Best of’ edition aired on May 25, 2025, for loyal viewers according to Il Messaggero. Mara Venier will return to host the next season, potentially with a team of colleagues to lighten her workload as reported by Il Messaggero.